Which is more beautiful Corsica or Sardinia?

Unfortunately, there is no real winner in this competition. Both islands are champions in terms of beauty and things to see and do. In the end, it's all up to you! You can make your decision, mostly depending on the vacation style you prefer.



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For starters, Corsica is French and Sardinia is Italian. While French Corsica is relatively wild, greener and more 'undiscovered', Italian Sardinia offers miles of other-worldly beaches, pristine resorts and chic towns. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Sardinia, or in Italian 'Sardegna', is not a mainstream Mediterranean destination but a sophisticated Italian island, west of mainland Italy and south of Corsica. With over 1,800km of unspoilt coastline, it is renowned for beautiful beaches, turquoise sea and fascinating rock formations.

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Ruled by the Republic of Genoa for several centuries, Corsica has been heavily influenced by Italy and remains patriotic in maintaining its unique cultural traditions. Combined with its natural beauty and superb cuisine, it's for this reason that it has become such an alluring destination for travelers.

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Golfo de Orosei The Golfo di Orosei on Sardinia's east coast is where you'll find the most dramatic coastal scenery – green mountains, jagged limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches.

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The top 10 most beautiful places in Sardinia
  • Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo) Costa Smeralda is one of the most fascinating stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. ...
  • The Maddalena Alchipelago. ...
  • Stintino (La Pelosa Beach) ...
  • Cala Mariolu. ...
  • Cala Goloritzé ...
  • Village of Tiscali. ...
  • Bay of Chia. ...
  • Barbagia.


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Coast & Beaches Lovers of the sun, sea and sand will definitely have no complaints. Living in Sardinia, I have never felt the need to look to other destinations for my summer holidays. With almost 2,000 km of varied coastline, I am constantly discovering new and beautiful places each time I travel in Sardinia.

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Driving along the North-western coast of Sardinia, you find Isola Rossa, Stintino and Alghero. These are the most popular tourist destinations, not only for the beaches (which are growing longer every year), but also for the lively nightlife, especially on July and August.

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It is no surprise that Sardinia is also called “The Caribbean of the Mediterranean Sea”. The turquoise water and breath-taking beaches call for road trips around the island and long beach days. There are many bays and beaches to explore all around the island.

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The best period for visiting Corsica is between May and September. The weather is sunny and warm and the water is pleasant until September. If you are going walking, you will appreciate the months of May, June and September: it's not too hot and the island is less crowded.

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2 nights is hardly enough to see the best of Corsica Devote at least 1 week to cover everything, from the beaches of Rondinara and Palombaggia and charming towns such as Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio.

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Enjoy the Costa Smeralda Beaches Located on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, Costa Smeralda is known as the playground of the rich and famous. The area is home to some of the most luxurious resorts and villas in the world, as well as high-end boutiques and restaurants.

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There isn't a lot of traffic on the streets of the Island, although some peak traffic may occur in August. In Sardinia, you can move around on trains and buses, but if you want to discover the island with full freedom, use a car, motorcycle or even a bicycle.

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Most nutrients are found in the bottom layers, but algae thrive in the top layers, where the sun shines, as they need light to grow. The result of all these factors is the clear, blue water that all mediterranean divers know and love so well.

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